Pizza Hut's BOOK IT! motivates children to read by rewarding their reading accomplishments with praise, recognition and pizza. BOOK IT! runs every school year from October through March. The teacher sets a reading goal for each child in the class. A tracking chart and reproducibles are included to make it that much easier. As soon as a child meets the monthly reading goal, the teacher gives him or her a Reading Award Certificate. http://bookitprogram.com/enrollment/homeschool.asp

What are the discounts offered to homeschoolers from stores, etc?Responses from homeschoolers:Books-A-Million, Staples, Latta's, Michael's, Jo-Ann Fabric, and A.C. Moore all have educator discounts.J. Crew, Loft, Ann Taylor, White House Black Market... You will need to register and show proof, such as a co-op membership card.Also the Cincinnati museum - you have to register as a named homeschool. It's free to register."Ripley's venues (anywhere in the US), Columbus zoo, Wonder Works, IMAX theaters....most places that have some "educational" aspect will honor homeschool discounts. However, many require it be during the school year to get the discounts. Whenever we travel ANYWHERE I have a letter from my BOE stating I am a homeschooler and I ask for the discount. I am rarely turned down and if I am, I have lost nothing but a bit of my time inquiring :)" TGC

Sevier County, TN You can ALWAYS get a discount at all area Ripley's attractions with your valid Homeschool ID. No advance reservations are required. Just show up with a membership card, attendance reports, or a registration letter from your umbrella school.*Note: Prices may change without notice. Please call ahead!

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokieswww.gatlinburg.ripleyaquariums.comHomeschoolers with ID ( ages 6-12 ) are eligible to enter the aquarium at just $7 per person(Kids ages 2-5 are $5.58) Adults: $7.82That's a HUGE savings off the regular adult rates of $19.99 per person, and the child's rate of $11.99. The Aquarium of the Smokies also offers monthly homeschool classes on a variety of topics covering science and nature. Check the Homeschool Section of the Ripley's Website for the class schedule.

Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museum is another interesting choice for a field trip. Regular prices are $15 per person ages 12 and up. Your Homeschool ID enables you and your family to enter for just $6.99 plus tax per person. That's a $1 savings for the kids ages 6 to 11, and an $8 savings PER PERSON for everyone ages 12 and up. Kids 5 and under are FREE.Just before Traffic Light #8 800 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738Phone: 865-436-5096 Toll-Free: 877-475-3974 Email: gatlinburg@ripleys.comRipley's 3D Moving Theater Regular tickets are $13 per person. But homeschooler can enter for just $6.99 plus tax per person. That's a $1 savings for the kids up to age 11, and a $6 savings PER PERSON for everyone ages 12 and up. Children must be 40” tall to ride.Traffic Light #8904 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738• Phone: 865-436-9763 • Toll-Free: 877-475-3974• Email: gatlinburg@ripleys.com• Open 10 am to 11 pm daily Ride restrictions: Child must be 40” tall to ride. HAUNTED ADVENTURETraffic Light #8 908 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738Phone: 865-430-9991 Toll-Free: 877-475-3974 Email: gatlinburg@ripleys.comThis one is a little scary, and children under 6 are not admitted, but should you be interested, the Homeschool Discount offered by Ripley's will get each member of your family in this attraction for just $6.99 plus tax per person. That's a $1 savings for kids ages 6-11, and a $6 savings per person ages 12 and up.Restrictions: A parent must accompany child. Child under 6 not admittedGuinness Museum of World Records Traffic Light #6 631 Parkway, Suite B-11, Gatlinburg, TN 37738Phone: 865-430-7800 Toll-Free: 877-475-3974 Email: gatlinburg@ripleys.comRegular prices are $10 per person ages 12 and up. Your Homeschool Discount enables you and your family to enter for just $3.99 plus tax per person! That's a $2 savings for the kids ages 6 to 11, and a $6 savings PER PERSON for everyone ages 12 and up. Kids 5 and under are FREE! Ripley's Mirror MazeTraffic Light #6 623 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738Phone: 865-436-1834 Toll-Free: 877-475-3974 Email: gatlinburg@ripleys.comHomeschool Discount admission into the Mirror Maze is yours for the low price of just $3.99 plus tax per person, ages 4 and up! Kids 3 and under are FREE. Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini GolfRipley's Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini-GolfWith the Great Smoky Mountains as the backdrop, two beautifully landscaped, 18-hole courses will amaze and delight you with animated and interactive displays throughout. See raccoons, bears, chipmunks, possums, skunks, and even some heckling crows. The themed course replicates the “old days” when a Tennessee hero named Davy Crockett roamed “them thar hills”.Each 18-hole course would normally cost you $11 per adult. But your Homeschool Discount enables you and your family to play 18 holes for just $4.99 plus tax per person, ages 6 and up. That's a $3 savings for the kids ages 6 to 11, and a $6 savings PER PERSON for everyone ages 12 and up. Children ages 2 to 5 are just $2.99 per 18-hole round. Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini GolfTraffic Light #1 188 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738Phone: 865-430-8851 Toll-Free: 877-475-3974 Email:gatlinburg@ripleys.comRipley's Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini-Golf!! Traffic Light #13 at the entrance to Tanger Five Oaks Outlet Center1639 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862 Phone: 865-428-1699  Toll-Free: 877-475-3974  Email: gatlinburg@ripleys.com

Do you know of other discounts available to homeschoolers? Let us know!

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